Congress leader Nana Patole claimed that the MVA government will survive its entire five-year term. Following a meeting at Uddhav Thackeray’s residence, Nana PAtole said, “The numbers they (rebel MLAs) are claiming are with them is not true. We have the figures.”
PIL against Shinde, other rebel MLAs for 'neglecting' official duties
A PIL has been filed in Bombay HC against Eknath Shinde and other rebel MLAs for "neglecting official duties" and seeking directions to them to resume office.
Rebel MLA Uday Samant to go live on FB at 11 am
Shiv Sena rebel MLA Uday Samant, who joined the Shinde camp yesterday, to address Facebook Live at 11 am.
Shinde camp likely to approach Governor after SC's order
The SC is scheduled to hear petitions filed by the Shinde camp over disqualification notices to 16 MLAs. According to sources, the Shinde camp is likely to approach the Governor following the SC's order.
Will not go to Guwahati to see face of traitors: Sanjay Raut's brother
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut's brother and MLA Sunil Raut said, "Why will I go to Guwahati? I would rather go to Goa to see natural beauty. Will I go to Guwahati to see the faces of those traitors? I am a Shiv Sainik, and I will work for the party till my last breath." This came amid speculations of Sunil Raut joining rebel MLAs in Guwahati.
Floor test to decide who has power; we are ready: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said, "Floor test will decide who has the power. We are ready. Shinde and camp contacted many camps but the power will remain with Shiv Sainiks on the road."
Sena MP Sanjay Raut has hit back at the Sena rebels who said that they would die for Balasaheb Thackeray's Hindutva. He said: "We all know who left and who died for the Hindutva cause."
Maharashtra political crisis: Shinde camp to watch SC proceedings live online
MLAs in Shinde camp will watch the proceedings in the Supreme Court live via an online link provided to them.
Eknath Shinde-Raj Thackeray hold talks over phone
Rebel Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shide spoke to MNS chief Raj Thackeray over phone twice. Shinde spoke to Thackeray about the recent political situation in Maharashtra and enquired about his health, an MNS leader confirmed.
Shinde calls meeting of MLAs at Guwahati hotel around 10 am
Rebel Maharashtra Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde called a meeting of the MLAs at Radisson Blu hotel in Guwahati around 10 am today. This comes ahead of a Supreme Court hearing on pleas filed by the Shinde camp over disqualification notices to 16 rebel MLAs.
Shinde supporters appealed to gather in Thane at 10 am
Shiv Sena rebel leader Eknath Shinde's supporters have been appealed to gather in Maharashtra's Thane at 10 am, ahead of the Supreme Court's hearing on pleas filed by the Shinde camp over disqualification notices to rebel MLAs.
The Supreme Court is likely to hear two petitions filed by Eknath Shinde and Bharat Gogavale. They have challenged the decision of Deputy Speaker of the Assembly Narahari Zirwal to approve Ajay Choudhary’s appointment as Shiv Sena group leader. They also want to quash the notices issued by Zirwal to 16 rebel MLAs in connection with a procedure to disqualify them. Harish Salve will represent Shinde and Gogavale.
Former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis will likely travel to Delhi to discuss further strategies with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
A series of meetings in the camps of Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde is expected, depending upon the outcome of the hearing in the Supreme Court.
'Baap' politics in maharashtra heats up as Raut, Kesarkar trade barbs
Sanjay Raut on Monday tweeted: "See who is using the language of changing father..Mr. Kesarkar. Have a little patience. Don't lose sight of the nature of the mountain bush. Do you know them Jai Maharashtra!"
SC likely to hear plea filed by Shinde camp today
Senior advocates Harish Salve and NK kaul will represent Eknath shinde camp in the hearing likely to take place in SC today, while the MVA government will be represented by senior advocates AM Singhvi and Devdatt Kamat. Maharashtra Shiv Sena MLA and minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday moved the Supreme Court against the disqualification notice issued by the deputy speaker to him and 15 other rebel legislators, calling the action "illegal and unconstitutional" and seeking a stay on it.
Shinde spoke to Raj Thackeray twice yesterday: MNS leader
Rebel Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shide spoke to MNS chief Raj Thackeray over the phone twice yesterday, said an MNS leader, adding that the rebel leader spoke about the recent political situation in Maharashtra and enquired about his health.
Aghadi govt to collapse in 2-3 days, BJP will come in power: Union minister Danve
While addressing a public rally, Union minister Raosaheb Patil Danve claimed that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in Maharashtra will collapse within 2-3 days and the BJP will come into power."
'Nachaniya' MLAs dancing to Centre's beats: Sena
Shiv Sena took a dig at the Shinde camp and the BJP through the party's mouthpiece Saamana and said that the "nachaniya MLAs are dancing to the Centre's beats." Sena said, "The architect and director of this drama has been revealed. It is the BJP at the Center and the 'nachaniya' MLAs are dancing to their beats."
Shiv Sena attacks Centre over Y+ security to rebel MLAs
Through their mouthpiece Saamana, the Shiv Sena launched a scathing attack on the Centre for providing Y+ security to 15 rebel MLAs in Guwahati. In the article, Sena said, "A secret meeting was held between Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde in the dark. Union Home Minister Amit Shah was also present in that meeting. Immediately after that, an order was issued by the central government to provide Y+ security to 15 rebel MLAs... Basically, these people are bulls or 'Big Bulls' sold for Rs 50-50 crores."
Political crisis deepens in Maharashtra: Shinde camp moves SC over disqualification notice
Maharashtra Shiv Sena MLA and minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday moved the Supreme Court against the disqualification notice issued by the deputy speaker to him and 15 other rebel legislators, calling the action "illegal and unconstitutional" and seeking a stay on it.
Meanwhile, as the political crisis deepened in the state, several Shiv Sena workers took to the streets against the party rebels across Maharashtra and Delhi on Sunday. The Centre accorded 'Y plus' security to 15 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs amid reports of Shiv Sena workers vandalizing offices and properties of Sena MLAs in the Shinde camp. However, rebel leader Eknath Shinde was not included in the list.
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, in a warning to rebel Sena MLAs, said their souls are dead and only their bodies will return to Mumbai. While addressing media persons in Delhi, NCP chief Sharad Pawar said his party will support Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray till the last minute. Pawar said no talks were going on in Delhi regarding Maharashtra.
(With inputs from agencies)